Considered Commercial Interiors
Workspaces should be sanctuaries, not just workstations. We design environments that balance focus with a meditative quality, using natural materials to create places where creativity can actually breathe.
This is the Genesis Office, where I transformed a rented space into a contemporary workplace. I used a material palette of cork, oak, and raw pressed board to imbue the interior with an almost meditative quality.
In this private cabin, a dark grey wall and glass partition create a sense of focus. The clean lines of the furniture are softened by a copper floor lamp, adding a spark of vitality and warmth to the minimalist design.
The conference room is designed for clarity and collaboration. A large, cloud-shaped table sits at the center, while a massive copper-lined pendant light provides warm, focused illumination.
The reception area features a custom-designed wireframe sofa and a wall of raw pressed board. A large piece of monochrome art adds a powerful graphic element against the textured white brick wall.
From my archives, this is the Egon Zehnder office in Gurgaon. The design centered around a circular, glass-enclosed workstation hub, creating a sense of transparency and dynamic energy within the workspace.
The reception desk at the Egon Zehnder office combined warm wood with panels of metal and leather. The design was meant to feel established and sophisticated, reflecting the nature of the firm.
This video shows different views of the Genesis Office. The design reused existing glass partitions to minimize waste, while dramatically modifying the spatial experience with a controlled color and material palette.
This video tour of the Egon Zehnder office showcases its unique circular layout and use of rich materials. The design aimed to create a workplace that was both highly functional and aesthetically refined.
About Considered Commercial Interiors
For many of our office projects, especially within rented commercial floor plates, we focus on adaptive reuse rather than wholesale demolition. By retaining existing layouts and partitions but changing the material envelope—introducing oak, cork, and raw pressed board—we completely shift the sensory experience of the room without excessive waste or unnecessary construction.
The Architecture of Focus
We approach commercial architecture with the same intent as our residential work. A workspace is not merely a container for desks and servers, but a vessel for thought. When we look at a generic office floor plate, we see an opportunity to carve out rhythm and stillness. By stripping back non-essential finishes, we reveal the potential of the structure itself.
Adaptive Reuse in Commercial Settings
Many of our clients operate from leased properties, which often come with rigid structural constraints. We embrace these limitations. In our work on the Genesis Office, for instance, we reused glass partitions and existing wall placements to minimize construction waste. By applying a focused material palette—cork, oak, and raw pressed board—we transformed a standard unit into a warm, meditative workspace. This method not only reduces the carbon footprint of the project but also accelerates the timeline, as we work with the skeleton rather than tearing it down.
Materiality as Identity
Corporate environments often suffer from a lack of texture. We counter this by integrating materials that age gracefully and interact with light. Copper accents catch the ambient illumination, while natural wood grains introduce an organic tactile quality to high-stress areas like conference rooms and reception hubs. We prioritize:
- Acoustic Control: Using cork and fabric elements to dampen office noise without resorting to sterile acoustic tiles.
- Circadian Lighting: Moving away from harsh, uniform ceiling panels to layered, warm-temperature lighting that supports the natural rhythm of the workday.
- Spatial Fluidity: Creating zones that facilitate both collaboration and solitary deep work, often through the use of glass and thoughtful spatial planning rather than permanent walls.
Whether you are looking to renovate a heritage bungalow for modern office use or seeking to inject a sense of calm into a city-center corporate suite, we design spaces that ground your brand in reality rather than pretense.
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